Modeling the Glaciation of Mixed-Phase Clouds in the Laboratory
Using numerical simulations to reproduce the laboratory experiments, this study reveals that liquid droplets are present near the bottom surface, which warms and moistens the air in the chamber.
Arctic Offshore Oil and Gas Production in a Changing Climate
This study explored the future effects of climate change and low-carbon energy transition (i.e., emission reduction) on Arctic offshore oil and gas production.
Zhao and Vernon in Editorial Roles at the Journal of Open Source Software
Mengqi Zhao and Chris Vernon were selected to serve in editorial roles at JOSS for Earth science and data science, respectively.
Tracking Precipitation Features and Associated Large-Scale Environments over Southeastern Texas
This study provides a comprehensive analysis of isolated deep convection & mesoscale convective systems using self-organizing maps to categorize large-scale meteorological patterns and a tracking algorithm to monitor their life cycle.
Rain and Cloud in the Midlatitude Storm Track Provide Important Source of Persistence in the Southern Annular Mode
This study shows that dry dynamics alone is not enough to understand jet stream persistence. Instead, clouds and precipitation are more important contributors than internal “dry” mechanisms to this memory of the Southern Hemisphere jet.
Tropical Weather Exacerbates Heat and Wildfire Threats in the Pacific Northwest
Through a detailed examination of historical data supported by mechanistic analysis and model experiments, researchers unveil that a large-scale climate system intensifies heat extremes and wildfire risks in the PNW.
Will Material Shortages Limit Future Energy Transitions?
The demand for energy is growing—and so is the technology supporting it. However, future development of power generation technologies could be affected by a key factor: material supply.
Investigating Compound Flood Risk for the Coastal United States
The research presented in this article enhances the ability to predict and prepare for compound flood events along the U.S. coastline.
Born to Modulate: Researchers Reveal Origins of Climate-Controlling Particles
Aerosol particles imbue climate models with uncertainty. New work by PNNL researchers reveals where in the world and under what conditions new particles are born.
Climate Change May Triple the Intensity of Extreme Precipitation from Mesoscale Storms
Researchers found that in a future where the Great Plains are 4 to 6 degrees Celsius (°C) warmer as projected in a high-emission scenario, these storms could bring three times more intense rainfall.